Notice 1 Aug 2025 compliance, sec, trading, regulation, nasdaq, market makers, sqf ports

📈Proposed Rule on SQF Ports Limits Impacting Market Makers

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced the immediate effectiveness of Nasdaq PHLX LLC's proposed rule change to limit the number of Specialized Quote Feed Ports (SQF) a Market Maker can subscribe to per month. This limit aims to enhance efficiency and manage connectivity, impacting the operational strategies of market participants.

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Notice 1 Aug 2025 compliance, regulation, securities, nasdaq, options trading, bitcoin, etf

📈SEC Approves FLEX Options Trading on iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF

The SEC has approved Nasdaq PHLX LLC's proposal allowing the trading of FLEX options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. This proposal is set to enhance trading opportunities and risk management for market participants by introducing customized options that support various investment strategies. It also includes position and exercise limits to mitigate market manipulation risks.

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Notice 1 Aug 2025 regulation, financial services, securities exchange, nasdaq, market makers

📊Nasdaq Proposes Changes to SQF Port Fees for Market Makers

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a notice regarding Nasdaq's proposed rule change to limit the number of Specialized Quote Feed (SQF) Ports Market Makers can subscribe to, from an unlimited allocation to a maximum of 250 ports per month. This regulation aims to enhance market efficiency and secure a stable trading environment while ensuring compliance among Market Makers.

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Notice 31 Jul 2025 financial compliance, securities and exchange commission, nasdaq, options trading, regulatory fees

💼Nasdaq ISE Proposes Options Regulatory Fee Increase by 2026

Nasdaq ISE has filed a proposal aimed at amending its Options Regulatory Fee methodology, set to impact fee structure significantly from January 2, 2026. This change will only assess fees for options transactions cleared in the Customer range, resulting in an increase from $0.0013 to $0.0092 per contract side. The new rule aims to align regulatory costs with trading activities.

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Notice 31 Jul 2025 regulation, securities, investment, nasdaq, etf, cryptocurrency

📈SEC Notice on Proposed Rule Change for Canary Litecoin ETF

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Nasdaq to list and trade shares of the Canary Litecoin ETF. The document outlines the timeline for approvals and the Commission’s consideration of the proposed rule, highlighting the importance of regulatory processes in financial markets.

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Notice 29 Jul 2025 nasdaq, securities regulation, business efficiency, etf, cryptocurrency, in-kind transfers

💰Nasdaq Proposes In-Kind Transfers for Hashdex Crypto ETF

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice on a proposed rule change by Nasdaq to amend the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF. This change will allow for in-kind transfers of bitcoin and ether, thereby enhancing the ETF's operational efficiency and potentially benefiting market participants by streamlining transactions involving digital assets.

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Notice 29 Jul 2025 regulation, investment, nasdaq, etf, cryptocurrency, avax

📈Nasdaq Considers VanEck Avalanche ETF Listing Proposal

The SEC has instituted proceedings to evaluate the proposed rule change for listing and trading shares of the VanEck Avalanche ETF under Nasdaq Rule 5711(d). The ETF aims to reflect the performance of the AVAX token and will involve unique operational processes including staking activities. Interested parties are invited to submit comments regarding the proposal's implications and adherence to regulatory standards.

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Notice 25 Jul 2025 trading, regulation, finance, securities, investment, nasdaq, etfs

📈SEC Extends Deadline for Nasdaq ETF Rule Change Review

The SEC has designated a longer period for action on Nasdaq's proposal to list and trade shares of the 21Shares SUI ETF under its rules. This decision allows additional time to consider the implications of the proposed rule change and engage with comments received during the review process.

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Notice 22 Jul 2025 regulatory compliance, securities, nasdaq, options trading, cryptocurrency, etfs

📈Nasdaq ISE Proposes Rule Change for Crypto Index Options Trading

The Securities and Exchange Commission announces a longer period for reviewing Nasdaq ISE's proposed rule change to list and trade options based on the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF. The extension allows ample time for consideration of the proposal, important for compliance and trading strategy in the evolving cryptocurrency market.

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Notice 16 Jul 2025 trading, regulation, finance, securities, nasdaq, liquidity

💰Nasdaq Proposes New Credit Rule to Enhance Trading Liquidity

The Nasdaq Stock Market has proposed a rule change to introduce a new liquidity credit aimed at incentivizing members to add displayed liquidity in equity transactions. The new structure is designed to enhance overall market quality and encourage greater trading activity across all securities.

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